For Jesus Delgado Sholtys, navigating school as an English language learner came with challenges, and his hopes of attending college once seemed out of reach. But with encouragement from local educators, Delgado Sholtys earned a teaching degree from Washington State University Tri-Cities and was named the inaugural recipient of the College of Education Community Advocate Award from WSU’s College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences.
Fourteen high school seniors from four Mid-Columbia school districts have signed commitment letters to join Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities through the Teaching Bridge program—a career-connected pathway that allows students to earn a teaching degree while gaining paid classroom experience.
Engineering students at Washington State University Tri-Cities will soon benefit from a state-of-the-art materials testing machine, thanks to a generous $60,000 donation from Bechtel to support the university’s engineering program.
Washington State University Tri-Cities welcomed 10 students from Tri-Tech Skills Center into the inaugural class of its Nursing Bridge program during an award ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, at Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick, WA.
Higher education doesn’t just change individual lives, it powers entire communities. In the Tri-Cities, Washington State University Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin College (CBC) are doing exactly that: serving as engines of opportunity that fuel financial success, workforce development, and long-term economic growth.
Thirteen Washington State University Tri-Cities undergraduate students presented six different projects at the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) 2025 at WSU Pullman and two groups returned home with top awards.
Four students from Washington State University Tri-Cities have been awarded a total of $36,000 in fellowships to study in Scandinavia during the fall 2025 semester. This initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers and provide transformative international experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.
Balloons, banners, flags, and a gathering of students, faculty, and staff—along with Butch T. Cougar—filled the steps of the Elson S. Floyd Building on Wednesday morning to welcome Washington State University’s 12th president, Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell, to campus.
Washington State University Tri-Cities recognized eight leaders as Women of Distinction for their contributions to the campus and Tri-Cities community as part of a March 27 inductee ceremony.
Growing up in Warden, Washington, a small farming community of about 2,500 people, the dream of working for NASA might have seemed far-fetched. Yet, for Washington State University Tri-Cities alumnus Benjamin Tomlinson, it became a reality.
Changki Mo, academic director and professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at WSU Tri-Cities, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
“WSU Tri-Cities is a hidden gem,” he said. “We are located in an area that offers great opportunities without a lot of the competition that one might experience at a much larger university. And the people who work here – our faculty, administration, staff and everyone behind the scenes – are here to make sure we all succeed. We, as students, aren’t just a number or another name on the roster.”
“I am very grateful for my experience here and the people I came to know and what I have gained as a result, getting my degree was important to me, and I wanted to finish it without accruing any student loans. The feeling of completion and accomplishment and knowing that I did well is so validating.”
“Everybody here at WSU Tri-Cities is trying to help you succeed, there are a lot of resources here if you use them, and they help you out a lot. I am very happy I came here. WSU Tri-Cities has made me realize that optometry is a competitive field and I need to be a competitive applicant. I’ve definitely gotten help every time I’ve asked for it.”
“Attending WSU Tri-Cities is probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, the connections I’ve made here, the mentors I’ve had, the external family that I’ve now gained as part of the WSU Cougar community, is priceless. I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing opportunities I’ve had and people I’ve met through my experience at WSU Tri-Cities.”